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CAFE Insider
Co-hosts Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance help you to make sense of law and politics each week, plus bonus content exclusive to Insider members.
Episodes
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Stay Tuned Bonus 10/24: Cameron Douglas
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Cameron Douglas discusses his tattoos, defines justice, and poses a question to Preet. Thank you for being a member of the…
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CAFE Insider 10/21: Mick Mulvaney's Mess
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Mick Mulvaney's Mess,” co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the latest developments: -- President…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 10/17: Anand Giridharadas
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Anand Giridharadas continues the discussion about pronunciation and his idea of the "model plutocrat." Thank you for being…
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CAFE Insider 10/15: Rudy in the Middle
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Rudy in the Middle,” co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the latest developments: -- The testimony…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 10/10: George Conway
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, George Conway discusses being camera shy, how Trump’s presidency has brought people together, Twitter philosophies, and…
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CAFE Insider 10/7: Crooked Diplomacy
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Crooked Diplomacy,” co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the evolving Trump-Ukraine scandal, newly…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 10/3: David Remnick
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, David Remnick continues the conversation about Steve Bannon's rescinded invitation to participate in last year's New Yorker…
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CAFE Insider 10/1/19: Impeachment Momentum
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "Impeachment Momentum," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the whirlwind of news surrounding the…
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CAFE Insider 09/26: Ukraine & Brazen Power
If you'd like to start listening from where you left off, go to 14:55. Preet and Anne break down the significant developments in the Ukraine / whistleblower…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 09/26: Samantha Power
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Samantha Power discusses the night President Obama offered her the job of United States Ambassador to the United Nations…
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CAFE Insider 09/23: Whistleblower Uproar
On this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "Whistleblower Uproar," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram break down the troubling reports that President…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 09/19: Susan Hennessey
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Susan Hennessey explains how Lawfare got its name, if Trump is making the office of the presidency stronger, why she’s…
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CAFE Insider 09/16: Scandal Survey: Donald, Brett, Andy, Felicity
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "Scandal Survey: Donald, Brett, Andy, Felicity," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss: -- The reporting…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 09/12: Brenda Berkman
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, retired FDNY Captain Brenda Berkman discusses the challenges of firefighting in New York City, the aftermath of 9/11, and…
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CAFE Insider 09/09: DOJ, KSM, OLC
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "DOJ, KSM, OLC," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss: -- The Justice Department’s reported antitrust…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 09/05: George Packer
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, George Packer discusses deckle edge paper, the taboo of former officials criticizing a sitting President, and the role of…
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CAFE Insider 09/03: Ethics: Comey, McCabe, Barr
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "Ethics: Comey, McCabe, Barr," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss: -- The Inspector General’s report…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 08/29: Michael Bennet
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Senator Michael Bennet discusses partisanship in the Senate, why he doesn't support free college or loan forgiveness, where…
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CAFE Insider 08/26: Town Call
Today, we're sharing the audio from a recent CAFE Insider Town Call. Preet hopped on the phone for 40 minutes and answered questions in real time from randomly…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 08/22: Michael Sandel
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Harvard political philosophy professor Michael Sandel discusses the global hunger for debate, his celebrity status in…
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CAFE Insider 08/19: Prosecutor v. Prosecutor
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "Prosecutor v. Prosecutor," Preet and Anne discuss: -- The New York City medical examiner’s announcement on Friday…
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Stay Tuned Bonus: Michael Waldman
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Waldman discusses the myth of voter fraud, gerrymandering, and his time as a speechwriter for President Bill Clinton. •…
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CAFE Insider 08/12: The Death of Jeffrey Epstein
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “The Death of Jeffrey Epstein” is now available. Preet and Anne break down: The apparent suicide of disgraced…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 08/08: David Miliband
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Miliband discusses Prime Minister’s Questions, Oxford, his time in politics, his definition of Justice, China, and more…
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CAFE Insider 08/05: Ending Gun Violence
In this latest episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Ending Gun Violence," Preet and Anne focus on: The two tragic mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 07/31: Michael Morell
In this Stay Tuned bonus clip, Michael Morell discusses classification of information, how FISA oversight works, and more. Thank you for being a member of the…
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CAFE Insider 07/29: Mueller Testimony Aftermath
On this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “Mueller Testimony Aftermath," Preet and Anne discuss: The disagreement among lawmakers on how to proceed after…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 07/25: Mueller Testimony
In this Stay Tuned bonus, Preet and Anne continue their analysis of Mueller’s public testimony before the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees on…
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CAFE Insider 07/22: Mueller Time, At Last
On this episode of CAFE Insider podcast, “Mueller Time, At Last," Preet and Anne focus on: Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s highly anticipated testimony…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 07/18: George Will
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, George Will discusses how he and Elizabeth Warren differ, a President’s relationship with the public, the prospects for a…
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CAFE Insider 07/15: U.S. v Jeffrey Epstein
On this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, “U.S. v. Jeffrey Epstein,” Preet and Anne discuss: The resignation of Labor Secretary Alex Acosta The latest on…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 07/11: Julián Castro
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Julián Castro discusses his campaign strategy, the prospects for immigration reform in a Republican-controlled Senate…
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CAFE Insider 07/08: Epstein & Con(Census)
In today's episode of CAFE Insider, “Epstein & Con(Census),” Preet and Anne break down: The sex trafficking case brought by SDNY prosecutors against disgraced…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 07/04: Heidi Schreck
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Heidi Schreck discusses the last time an amendment was ratified, historical crushes, her mother’s reaction to her play, and…
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CAFE Insider 07/01: Judging the Jury
In this episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Anne focus on: The majority opinion and the dissent in the Supreme Court’s recently decided Flowers v. Mississippi…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 06/27: Rachel Barkow
In this clip from Stay Tuned, Rachel Barkow discusses penal populism, the possibility of a pardon for Navy Seal Ed Gallagher, Justice Scalia’s judicial…
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CAFE Insider 06/24: Unsafe, Unsanitary, Untenable
In this episode of CAFE Insider, Preet and Anne discuss: The Justice Department’s argument against giving soap and toothbrushes to detained migrant children…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 06/20: Ben Rhodes
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Ben Rhodes discusses the value of personal relationships between world leaders, if it’s possible to be overly aspirational…
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CAFE Insider 06/17: Law is for Losers
On today's episode of CAFE Insider, "Law is for Losers," Preet and Anne discuss: President Trump’s ABC News interview with George Stephanopoulos New…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 06/13: David McCraw
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, David McCraw, the Deputy General Counsel of the New York Times, discusses "raving moderates," kidnapped reporters…
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CAFE Insider 06/10: Judgment Calls
In this episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "Judgment Calls," Preet and Anne make sense of the headlines, including: A voicemail President Trump’s lawyer John…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 06/06: Benjamin Dreyer
In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Benjamin Dreyer talks about cliches, humor in writing, translating thoughts to a page, and the importance of grammar disputes…
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CAFE Insider 06/03: Treason Season
In this episode of CAFE Insider, "Treason Season," Preet and Anne discuss: Bill Barr’s first network news interview since becoming Attorney General Barr’s new…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 05/30: Mueller Special & Andrew Yang
In this Stay Tuned bonus, Preet and Anne continue their analysis of Mueller's first public statement since his appointment as Special Counsel. Plus Andrew Yang…
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CAFE Insider Town Call, 5/14
In observance of Memorial Day, we're sharing the audio from a CAFE Insider Town Call. Preet hopped on the phone for 45 minutes and answered questions in real…
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Stay Tuned Bonus: David Ignatius
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Preet discusses Trump’s expected appointment of an Immigration Czar and David Ignatius reveals what he writes in his free…
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CAFE Insider 05/20: Reversing Roe & Politicizing Pardons
On this episode of CAFE Insider, "Reversing Roe & Politicizing Pardons," Preet and Anne discuss: The push to overturn Roe v. Wade, with a slew of restrictive…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 05/15: Valerie Jarrett
In this bonus clips from Stay Tuned, Preet discusses the court case over President Trump's financial records and Valerie Jarrett defines "effective advice."…
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CAFE Insider 05/13: Indicting a POTUS
On this episode of CAFE Insider, "Indicting a POTUS," Preet & Anne discuss: -- The Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) policy on indicting a sitting president and…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 05/09: Joan Biskupic
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Joan Biskupic reflects on pursuing her law degree part-time while working as a reporter. Plus, Preet shares his encounters…
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Bill Barr: The Politics of "Snitty"
Bill Barr: The Politics of "Snitty" Preet and Anne go in-depth on Bill Barr, Emmet Flood’s letter, the FBI’s use of an undercover investigator in its probe of…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 05/02: Barr Testimony
In this Stay Tuned bonus, Preet continues his analysis of Attorney General Bill Barr’s testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday (5/1)…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 05/02: Jared Cohen
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Jared Cohen explains how traveling has shaped his view of America and how history will judge this moment in time. Plus, the…
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Fight Club: Congress v. Trump
Preet and Anne preview Bill Barr’s expected testimony before Congress, the developing subpoena fights between committee chairmen and the White House…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 04/25: Ken Feinberg
In this bonus clip from Stay Tuned, Ken Feinberg reveals how he navigated one of the hardest ethical dilemmas he has faced and reflects on his four mentors and…
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Probing Mueller: The Russia Investigations and the Road Ahead
A day before the release of the Mueller report, Preet participated in an event organized by the Reiss Center on Law & Security and the Latham & Watkins Forum…
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CAFE Insider 04/22: Mueller v. Barr, a post-mortem
Preet and Anne address the criticisms of Bob Mueller and Bill Barr, the tricky situation Mueller faced on obstruction, and what’s next as lawmakers grapple…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 04/18: The Mueller Report (with Anne Milgram)
In this Insider bonus, Preet and Anne continue their discussion of the newly released Mueller report. REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS The (redacted)…
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CAFE Insider 04/15: "Spying" & Lying
CAFE Insider 04/15: "Spying" & Lying Preet and Anne discuss: The arrest and indictment of WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange, and the likelihood that he’ll…
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Stay Tuned Bonus 04/11: Bob Caro
In this bonus clip of Stay Tuned, Bob Caro discusses why it’s important to: Ask the same question over and over again Interview people in person Shut up, and…